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Semiprivate Day Trip from Boston to Salem and Hammond Castle

Semiprivate Day Trip from Boston to Salem and Hammond Castle

Overview

Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.

City: Boston

Mon 23 Jun

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Starting at $168.75

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Mon 23 Jun

Starting at $168.75

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Guide

Hammond Castle Admission

Parking Fees

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to allow you on the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children, regardless of age, must be registered as separate tour guests.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems (Hammond Castle has many steep, narrow stairs)

What To Expect

Hammond Castle Museum

Drive to Hammond Castle (~60 min). At Hammond Castle (~75 min), you will enjoy a guided tour, learning about the origin and history behind the Castle. You will then have time to explore the rest of the grounds and take photos

Salem

Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!

Salem Common

See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

Old Burying Point Cemetery

See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!

The Witch House at Salem

Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria